19 Jun 1958
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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
1
The note compiles humorous asides about a recession seen through jokes from the era. It references a Truman quip about unemployment and a story of a man refinancing next door, plus a toll-bridge gag about paying fifty cents.
The speaker notes a sudden downturn catching them off guard, recalling there being no prior similar events. They reflect on the lack of awareness about previous recessions and the impact of this economic shift.
A Suffolk Virginia note from Dr. L. T. Reid accompanies a card declaring My mind is already made up Dont confuse me with the facts The narrator laments the number of people who live by that idea and suspects many could have written the line, even if unknown authorship remains.
The author reports a personal household resolution passed in mid May prohibiting any TV dialing during Steve Allen's program. He notes Ed Sullivan is not a subscriber, so the new rule applies regardless of a Steve Allen ad. The piece preserves the homegrown curfew feel and media snobbery.
A minister recalls a tale of a man starting to pray with God heard by another speaker who calls him a name dropper. He says to the mayor that people are simply people, highlighting small town chatter and social dynamics.
The World Publishing Company will release Harry Golden's book Only in America on July 18. Golden serves as publisher editor feature writer gossip columnist and philosopher for The Carolina Israelite.
A reviewer critiques Steve Allen stories noting mixed appeal humorous lines with religious satire and social ironies. The piece highlights stories such as The Blood of the Lamb and Dialogue and praises Allen as a skilled raconteur with depth and variety while recalling Restoration era comedy’s influence. Continued on Page 2.
The Chronicle Star questions Professor Clennon King's stated goal to enroll at the University of Mississippi, arguing that if he is found insane his long term aim may be to secure a faculty post rather than a student place. The piece frames the issue as dishonest intent amid a campus context.
A call laments growing mob violence and disregard for law. It urges reverence for the laws taught from childhood through colleges and schools, in almanacs and primers, preached in pulpits, spoken in legislatures, and enforced in courts.
A Louisville Times columnist praises Matt Dillon U S Marshal for his tactics in a TV episode while the river bottom shootout ends with the villain dead. The columnist ridicules the hero and the TV portrayal in a scolding punch.
The Sputniks produced humorous stories inside Russia including a claim the second satellite was sent up by security services to monitor the first. Albania crowds reportedly demonstrated in joy after a rumour Russia would release a satellite, implying Albania’s freedom.
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